Mother knows best

Mother of the bride can be an exhilarating yet somewhat thankless role: Mom helps foot the bill and plan the event, then stands back on the big day in her bland mother-of-the-bride dress. Even Dad gets a first dance with the bride. In It's Her Wedding But I'll Cry If I Want To Washingtonian lifestyle editor Leslie Milk puts moms of the betrothed front and center. Milk offers sage advice on a...

Tips for going down the aisle in dazzling style

Many of today's brides and grooms are looking beyond a traditional church wedding for unique ceremonies that reflect their personalities. They'll find a wealth of ideas and inspiration in Simple Stunning Weddings: Designing and Creating Your Perfect Celebration. Just what is a simple stunning wedding? According to author Karen Bussen, it's a celebration in which the location is key. Bussen...

The royal treatment

While most of us mere mortals could never afford a lavish wedding fit for royalty, we still like to see what one looks like. Preston Bailey, event planner to the stars, indulges the masses with Preston Bailey's Fantasy Weddings, a gorgeous book filled with truly fantastic wedding designs. Bailey is the designer responsible for Donald Trump's latest wedding (scheduled for Jan. 22) and the...